A resolution approving a contract with Zoetis for the provision of animal vaccines for the Metropolitan Public Health Department.

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws authorizes the Metropolitan Purchasing Agent to enter into sole source contracts when the Purchasing Agent determines in writing according to standards adopted by the Procurement Standards Board that there is only one source for the supply or services required; and,

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the supplies to be provided by Zoetis meet the standards authorizing the use of a sole source contract; and,

WHEREAS, Section 4.12.060 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws calls for Council approval by Resolution of sole source contracts “with a total contract amount in excess of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00);” and,

WHEREAS, approval of the Contract will benefit the citizens of Davidson County by providing animal vaccines for use by the Metropolitan Public Health Department and Animal Control.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1: That the Contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Zoetis, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2: That any amendments, renewals, or extension of the terms of the Agreement must be approved by Resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

Section 3: That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Ronnie Steine, Jerry Maynard

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